The New Orleans Saints defeated the Carolina Panthers 30-27 in an NFC South showdown Sunday in Charlotte, N.C. The Times-Picayune breaks down how the team fared in all four phases of the game: offense, defense, special teams and coaching.

Special teams: 3 fleurs-de-lis

Thomas Morstead did an excellent job on kickoffs and punts, although he hardly ever punts. He had two Sunday, but one of them was a 56-yard rocket he launched into the end zone, which left him with a 36-yard net. John Kasay made all three of his field goals and has proved a reliable substitute for Garrett Hartley.

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